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Old 11-16-2015, 07:10 AM   #5
Navywife160
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Originally Posted by Haasino View Post
AWO breaks down into two different roles: Acoustic Operators and Non-Acoustic/Electronic Warfare Operators... also known as Sensor Station 1 (SS1) and Sensor Station 3 (SS3) respectively. SS1's are trained in advanced oceanography, sound propagation, and acoustic analysis and conduct anti-submarine warfare... SS3's are trained to operate radar and electronic support measures and conduct safety of flight/weather avoidance and analyze radar signatures from friendly and non-friendly targets... they also operate the magnetic anomaly detector on P-3's. Both perform a number of other duties depending on type of aircraft and squadron... but that's not for internet discussion.
Thanks so much. Is one more advanced than the other? Or is the difference between the two mainly just different job duties?
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